Seattle Icons

Every City has some particular icons - things that are unique and identify the City, or things that originated there. These are the places you really want to see.

Some of Seattle's most fun icons

• Space Needle
• Famous Graves
• Original Starbucks
• Fremont Troll
• Bill Gates House
• Experience Music Project
• Hammering Man
• Hat N' Boots

Places that you didn't know you had to visit or do.

• Seattle Clock Walk - Check out this cool web site with a walking tour of Seattle Street Clocks
• Exotic Meat Company - If you get the urge for some Antelope, Alligator Tail or an Ostrich Burger.
• Archie McPhee - To pick up a Librarian Action figure or Pig Catapault.

For more, check out the Virtual Tour and Points of Interest

Weekend Event Calendar
A Seattle.Gov event calendar, with weekend events all around Puget Sound.

Seattle Visitor Info Packet
Coming for a visit? Use this online form and a Visitor Information Packet about Seattle will be mailed to you.

Local Tides Calendar
Find your Washington State region and look up the local tides with this easy-to-use visual high and low tide calendar.

Visiting Seattle by Bus, Boat, Rail or Foot
Using public transportation, guests can see Seattle's many sights without the hassle of driving, traffic and parking.

Seattle Public Library
The new public library in downtown Seattle is a world-renowned building and an important community resource.

Seattle Presents
Enjoy free performances by Seattle musicians year round at City Hall.

Museum of Flight
The independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world.

Woodland Park Zoo
The Zoo is a conservation and education institution demonstrating the value, beauty and interdependence of all living things.

Seattle Center
The original grounds of the Seattle World’s Fair have been transformed into a center for arts and cultural – there is always something going on.

Seattle Aquarium
See, touch and explore our amazing underwater world. Also enjoy a stroll on the Seattle Waterfront.

Pike Place Market
The Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle. The Market's traditions, products, and people create a unique shopping destination and a thriving community.

Skagit Tours
Visit the breathtaking scenic splendor of the North Cascades.